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Mashed Potatoes

These are the best mashed potatoes, creamy, flavorful and the perfect side dish for any meal!
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 376kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For Boiling the Potatoes:

  • 3 lbs potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt

For Mashing the Potatoes:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 TBS salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Scrub and clean your potatoes, peel them and chop them into even 1-2 inch sized pieces.
  • Add your potatoes and salt to a large pot and cover them with cold water, at least one inch over the top.
  • Bring the water to boil over medium high heat, then lower the temperature to medium low to maintain a simmer. Let the potatoes cook for another 10-20 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
  • When the potatoes are almost done boiling, add the heavy cream, and butter to a sauce pan and heat them until the butter is melted. Or microwave them together in a microwave safe bowl for about 1 minute, in 30 second increments. Set it aside.
  • Drain the potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
  • Mash the potatoes with a couple forks or a potato masher to your desired consistency.
  • Add the warm heavy cream and butter mixture, cream cheese, and salt to the mashed potatoes and fold them until just combined. Don't overbeat them or your potatoes will end up gluey.
  • Add more salt as needed for your desired flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg